Illinois · population 8,964
Lead pipes in Riverside, IL
219 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Riverside (population 8,964) gets its water from North Riverside. That system reported 215 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,452, with 2,119 more of unknown material.
8.9% of North Riverside's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 4.6%
Latest lead test for North Riverside (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 7.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for North Riverside.
Water systems serving Riverside
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North RiversideMain system | 215 | 4 | 2,119 | 8.9% |
| RiversideAlso serves parts of the city | 1,114 | 27 | 157 | 38% |
| River ForestServes nearby areas | 770 | 46 | 1,401 | 26% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Riverside
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on North Riverside's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- North Riverside1,141 lead + galv. lines
- Lyons602 lead + galv. lines
- Berwyn10,828 lead + galv. lines
- Brookfield1,946 lead + galv. lines
- Stickney136 lead + galv. lines
- Forest Park2,548 lead + galv. lines
- Broadview951 lead + galv. lines
- La Grange Park852 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Riverside, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. North Riverside, which serves Riverside, reported 215 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,119 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Riverside?
EPA's service area maps place most of Riverside in North Riverside's service area (PWSID IL0312160). Riverside, River Forest also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Riverside home has a lead service line?
Search your address on North Riverside's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Riverside be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask North Riverside whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.